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Mar 31, 2023

WideOpenWest Q1 2023 Earnings Report

WideOpenWest's financial performance declined in Q1 2023, with a net loss reported despite HSD revenue growth.

Key Takeaways

WideOpenWest (WOW!) reported a decrease in total revenue and a net loss for Q1 2023. While HSD revenue increased, overall financial performance was negatively impacted by a decrease in subscription revenue and an increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses due to patent litigation settlement.

Total revenue decreased by 1% to $172.2 million compared to Q1 2022.

HSD revenue increased by 5% to $105.2 million compared to Q1 2022.

Net loss was $38.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 2% to $65.2 million compared to Q1 2022.

Total Revenue
$172M
Previous year: $175M
-1.4%
EPS
-$0.46
Previous year: $0.07
-757.1%
Total Subscribers
527.3K
HSD RGUs
508.7K
Gross Profit
$94.1M
Previous year: $87.3M
+7.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$21.2M
Previous year: $191M
-88.9%
Total Assets
$1.73B
Previous year: $1.9B
-9.2%

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Forward Guidance

WOW! provided guidance for Q2 2023 and full year 2023, including revenue and Adjusted EBITDA estimates.

Positive Outlook

  • HSD Revenue Q2 2023: $106.0 - $109.0 million
  • Total Revenue Q2 2023: $173.0 - $176.0 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA Q2 2023: $65.0 - $68.0 million
  • HSD Revenue Full Year 2023: $437.0 - $441.0 million
  • Total Revenue Full Year 2023: $703.0 - $707.0 million

Challenges Ahead

  • HSD net additions Q2 2023: (4,000) - 0
  • Adjusted EBITDA Full Year 2023: $286.0 - $290.0 million
  • HSD net additions Full Year 2023: 6,000 - 10,000
  • Unspecified risks associated with forward-looking statements.
  • Potential impact of market conditions on financial performance.